Speed: Entry-if at all possible should be planned, and executed with SPEED and efficiency. Surprise: This element is crucial along with speed to take your objective before they have time to prepare a counter measure, and disrupt their ability to defend their position. Controlled Violent Action: Entry under most circumstances, is forced, by kicking open an entry point door, use of a battering ram, etc.is usually followed using a flash bang or other disorienting tool taking your opponent by surprise, followed by a speed entry where the entry team should they contact individuals inside, will need to detain them quickly, possibly with need to disarm them.

Another key aspect to CQB, when moving from room to room, is to avoid the “FATAL FUNNEL”. The fatal funnel include the entry point, hallways, stairways or stairwells, or any narrow area. These areas put the entry team at their most vulnerable. Moving quickly through these fatal funnels is essential for the entry team.

Equipment needed for this training:

BDU pants or jeans, long sleeve shirt is recommended, tactical boots or hiking boots, eye & ear protection, semi auto pistol & carbine rifle, spare magazines for each, range bag, belt with holster and magazine holder, rifle sling (single or double point), ammo for each firearm (minimum 400 rounds total), water, and snacks.

NEXT CLASS: MAY 2026